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Is QuickBooks good for trucking companies?

Is QuickBooks good for trucking companies?

We’ll walk through the pros and cons of QuickBooks in this article so you will have a better idea if it makes sense to use it for your trucking business. Then you can decide if you want to use QuickBooks, or if something made specific for trucking makes more sense.
Buying a New Semi Truck vs. Used – The Pros and Cons

Buying a New Semi Truck vs. Used – The Pros and Cons

If you're considering buying a new Semi Truck vs a used one, here's a quick breakdown of the pros and cons of each.
IFTA by State: Where is the best place to buy fuel?

IFTA by State: Where is the best place to buy fuel?

IFTA fuel-buying strategies, including IFTA by state, average IFTA fuel tax and how to find the best place to buy diesel fuel.
Calculating your cost per mile

Calculating your cost per mile

To calculate your cost per mile, simply divide your total expenses by your total miles. Want examples? Click to see what this looks like.
Fuel Surcharge Calculator

Fuel Surcharge Calculator

A fuel surcharge calculator for calculating your the fuel surcharges in your trucking business based on baseline fuel price and MPG.
Top tax filing tips for owner-operators

Top tax filing tips for owner-operators

Common tax issues and tips for owner-operators and trucking companies including how to get organized and what you can (and can't) write off.
Should You Get Your Trucking Authority? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Should You Get Your Trucking Authority? Weighing the Pros and Cons

If you’ve been leased onto a company or working as a company driver for a while, you’ve probably considered stepping out and getting your own authority. Before you take the leap, you should weigh the upsides and the downsides.
How does IFTA work?

How does IFTA work?

A breakdown of how IFTA works including common scenarios explaining the reason behind charges so you know what to expect.
Cutting fuel costs and improving fuel efficiency for Owner Operators

Cutting fuel costs and improving fuel efficiency for Owner Operators

Improving trucking fuel efficiency means a huge increase in your take-home pay. Here's the best fuel efficiency improvement techniques.
Truck Driver Exercises for Fitness for the Road

Truck Driver Exercises for Fitness for the Road

A list of the best truck driver exercises including workouts, tips, and ways to hit the gym while on the road.
Owner Operator Costs – Fixed vs Variable Expenses

Owner Operator Costs – Fixed vs Variable Expenses

What you need to know about owner operator costs including driver pay, fixed costs vs. variable costs, and more.
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How do I calculate IFTA?

How to calculate IFTA including calculators for fuel taxes, miles, quarterly reports, and more.